Ancient Imperial Examination Daily

Chapter 761 What is the intention?

When Zhao Chang came to Runzhou, if something happened, Guan Jiatian, as the local chief political officer, would also have to bear the responsibility.So Du Jinning had already told him Zhao Chang's real identity.

"Father always said that you are meticulous in your thinking and you can't miss anything. I have seen it." Guan Jiatian laughed.

Du Jinning waved his hand: "Don't, don't, I heard this, why don't you praise me, but hurt me, I'm panicked when I hear it."

"You kid..." Guan Jiatian pointed at Du Jinning, and the two of them burst into laughter.

"My lords." Lin Xuan trotted over, "A gentleman asked, is there a time limit for writing articles? He has always been slow in writing articles, and he may not be able to write well even if he does not have an hour."

Guan Jiatian looked at Du Jinning.

Du Jinning thought for a while, and said: "Well, I would like to trouble you and a few classmates to inform everyone that there is no time limit for writing articles. But even if the tea party is over now, some people feel that this place is not quiet enough, and they want to go home and write. That’s fine. Just send someone to hand over the article before dark tomorrow.”

As she said that, she continued: "I'm sorry for your trouble today. You can also write articles and hand them over when you go back. If you are not interested in the content of the tea party, you can also bring your usual strategies and discussions, and ask Mr. Lu and the others to give you pointers."

Lin Xuan was overjoyed, bowed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Du."

After Lin Xuan left, Guan Jiatian asked Du Jinning: "Actually, you can set a time limit so that you don't have to work so hard."

As the host, Du Jinning was waiting here to see off the guests.If the time is too long, she will wait for a long time and waste time, not to mention.Some people didn't finish writing all morning, and Du Jinning had to entertain them for lunch.The cook has to be called in, and the food has to be bought and cooked. It's not the slightest bit of trouble.

Du Jinning shook his head: "The articles at this tea party are very important to me, so I hope that everyone can write good articles, not because the time limit limits the level. If someone wants to go back and have someone polish it, as long as the article That's fine."

Guan Jiatian looked at Du Jinning, his eyes full of deep meaning: "What is your purpose for holding this tea party?"

He has been with Du Jinning for so long, but he finds that he can't see through Du Jinning at all.

Others hold various gatherings, often to expand their network.But Du Jinning has been in Runzhou for so long, and she rarely even goes to the yamen, and she does not participate in all kinds of entertainment in the city. Does this mean that she values ​​connections?

Moreover, Du Jinning really wanted to expand his contacts, so he could hold a tea party when he was in the capital.She already got acquainted with a lot of people, and Zhao Chang could still attend the tea party in a fair manner.At that time, when people like Feng Xuezheng and Qi Bokun are invited, the standard of the tea party will be much higher than that of Runzhou.

In the small place of Runzhou, the most famous person is Qin Shanchang from the academy.And Qin Shanchang is not as good as Lu Jiuyuan and others in terms of talent and prestige, so what is there for Du Jinning to win over?
Guan Jiatian would not believe it if it was not to expand his network, but to promote the concept of "tea ceremony".

Although they didn't get along for a long time, he could tell that Du Jinning was a very pragmatic person.Everything she does has a strong purpose, and in the final analysis, it is for the prosperity of the entire Song Dynasty and the food and clothing of the people.

Just like Du Jinning's agricultural research.

Others said that Du Jinning stayed in her own village all day, built such a beautiful garden, and recruited some literati (referring to Lu Jiuyuan and others) to write poems and lyrics there. I don't even go there, I only go to inspect the farmland water conservancy occasionally, Tao Huahui has to deal with anything in this area, it's completely a vegetarian meal.

But Guan Jiatian knew that Du Jinning was really doing agricultural research.

She is working on a superior rice variety called "hybrid rice".

Once this kind of rice research is successful, it will have a huge impact on the grain of the Song Dynasty.With such rice seeds, plus double-cropping rice, if you also add "corn" planted on Du Jinning's dry land, it is definitely not a dream to realize the world without hunger.

Such a pragmatic and diligent person would spend so much energy and time planning a tea party just to promote the "tea ceremony", he always felt that it should not be done.

Du Jinning laughed, picked up the tea that Aoki poured for her, and took a sip slowly: "I want to say it's to sell my jasmine tea?"

Guan Jiatian shook his head: "I don't believe it, don't prevaricate me with this."

Du Jinning's tea business is booming, and it's not like he doesn't know that the Guan family even took part in it.As long as Du Jinning sends jasmine tea to tea shops in various places, there will be no unsold ones, so there is no need to shout here.In Runzhou, how can there be more rich people than in Beijing?
The smile on Du Jinning's face slowly narrowed, and his eyes were stained with loneliness.

She said: "What do I mean, you will know when the time comes."

Guan Jiatian didn't know why Du Jinning suddenly became depressed, but he knew that the conversation was over.Since Du Jinning didn't say anything, he couldn't ask any more.In fact, these matters have nothing to do with him. It is already beyond the limit for him to ask too much.The most important thing in dealing with people is to know how to measure.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go back first," he said.

As he said that, he laughed again: "That Mr. Zhao, since I know his identity, it's also embarrassing for me to pretend I don't know it in front of him."

Du Jinning also laughed, and the loneliness in his eyes disappeared: "Alright, you can go back. I guess these people will leave after a while. After all, it is better to write articles at home."

Guan Jiatian stood up, sent someone to call Tao Huahui over, and said goodbye to Du Jinning and left together.

Among the more than 30 guests, a few of them, like Shi Hanshan and the others, came from the capital with the purpose of discussing with Lu Jiuyuan and others.But at this moment, they didn't care about Confucianism anymore. Seeing the people present leave, they also left and went back to the inn, and continued to write articles.

Zhao Chang naturally stayed - he used to live in the garden.

"I'll finish writing the article first, and I'll say anything after I finish writing the article." Seeing Du Jinning walking towards him, he remembered what Du Jinning said he wanted to talk to him, so he quickly waved his hand and refused.

Du Jinning laughed dumbfounded: "I'll ask you to eat."

Zhao Chang looked up at the sky, only to realize that it was already noon.

He bit his pen and looked at his article, then glanced to the side, pointed to the snacks on the table and said, "I'm not hungry right now, just eat some snacks. I'll eat after I finish writing the article."

Du Jinning was speechless.

Those snacks are made to entertain guests.The guests didn't finish eating, so they stayed there.Zhao Chang is also a dignified prince after all, and he doesn't mind losing his share by eating other people's leftover snacks.

She said: "I'll ask someone to make you a bowl of noodles, and you can think about your article while eating." She waved her hand and walked away.

If she stays longer, Zhao Chang will have to turn against her.She doesn't like to be disturbed by others when writing articles, especially when writing ideas are springing up, she deeply understands this feeling.

　Pfft, I found out that the consequences of not speaking human words are very serious.

　　Disclaimer: I am not pregnant.What I meant by that was: [-] characters are as big as a fetus, and it is easier to have dystocia.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)